The Palawan Scientist is an open-access, externally peer-reviewed multidisciplinary journal without processing/publication fees. It releases one volume with two issues per year (June and December). Each issue contains original articles, case studies, review papers, and research notes. The accepted papers are posted online ahead of the publication date.

Articles published in The Palawan Scientist journal are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-commercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0). This means that articles are freely available to download, save, reproduce, and transmit directly provided that the article is properly cited and is not used for commercial purposes.

Moreover, published articles in this journal are indexed in Scopus, Clarivate Analytics, ASEAN Citation Index, Crossref, EBSCO, Scilit, Philippine E-Journals, and both Google and Google Scholar. Articles are also stored on AquaDocs, and The Internet Archive.

OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE

The Palawan Scientist, the official publication of Western Philippines University, is a globally recognized, open-access, peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary journal that focuses on science, society, and sustainability. The journal is published biannually and is dedicated to sharing high-quality research in Palawan and from across the globe that connects scientific inquiry with societal relevance to promote sustainable development. We welcome original research, case studies, reviews, and research notes that offer new insights and aid in the pursuit of a sustainable future.

Subject Areas

Environmental Science: Innovations and solutions for climate change, biodiversity, and resource management.
Society and Policy: The role of societal behaviors, cultural practices, and policies in promoting sustainability
Sustainable Development: Approaches to long-term sustainability in economic, environmental, and social sectors.
Education for Sustainability: Research on how education systems can foster sustainability awareness and action.
Technological Innovations: Advances in science and technology that support sustainable solutions.
Interdisciplinary Approaches: Bridging multiple fields to address complex sustainability challenges.

CALL FOR PAPERS

The Palawan Scientist is accepting original research articles, case studies, reviews, and research notes for its upcoming issue. Please submit an e-copy of your manuscript through the Submit Manuscript panel of the website. For more information and regular updates, please refer to our Guide for Authors and visit or like our Facebook Page: The Palawan Scientist

FOR INQUIRIES OR FEEDBACK

For inquiries, suggestions or complaints, authors may email the Editor-in-Chief at palawanscientist.journal@wpu.edu.ph